Blocking broken

[Henkka]

Blocking is completely broken for me, punches I block go through my gloves like almost every time. Only a few hits I block seem to actually get blocked per entire match. Is there any way to fix this, are some of my settings or configurations wonky

[Ian (Sealost)]

Blocking should be very lenient in TotF, with pretty much any contact resulting in the opponent's swing not doing anything, even if it does manage to get past your gloves. How is it that you're noticing this happening? Are you trying to catch the opponent's punch with your gloves?

[Henkka]

I tried putting my gloves in front of my head or slightly to the sides of it but all the hits just came right through. Then I also tried like catching the hits specifically but only a small portion of hits actually got blocked

[Ian (Sealost)]

It's hard to say what's happening without seeing it, but there is no place you can hold your hands that completely covers you from being able to take hits. The AI will look for openings to swing at, so if you hold your hands in front of your face, they'll try to get close and swing around them, or if you're guarding your head well then they'll start swinging at your body. You'll want to keep your weak areas covered (chin, mainly), but you'll also need to control the opponent's distance and keep your head moving to avoid taking shots.

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The Ai is very accurate and they tend to throw wide when you're shelling up to pierce through the small gaps.

Your skull is not a safe space, you'll get dropped.

[Gigubomber]

I have some issues with blocking as well. I mostly have success with it, but that lanky long dude from Thailand is busting my chops with successfully blocking. Quick, long wingspan, + blowing through my blocks regardless of my hands being up on my face + attempting to catch each hit. Tips?

[Ian (Sealost)]

Originally posted by Gigubomber:

I have some issues with blocking as well. I mostly have success with it, but that lanky long dude from Thailand is busting my chops with successfully blocking. Quick, long wingspan, + blowing through my blocks regardless of my hands being up on my face + attempting to catch each hit. Tips?

I think blocking on reaction is hard to do. It's very easy to miss or not get your hand out in time, and then you just get clocked. At least at first, think of blocking as a way to limit your opponents options moreso than a way to stop their active attacks. For example, if you protect the front of your face, then the opponent can't hit the front of your face. But he can still hit you anywhere else he can reach, so distance is also an important tool for limiting their options, too. If you stand far enough away (but still close enough for you to step in to swing), the opponent will only really be able to hit you directly in the face. Combine the two, and the opponent won't really have any good options for hitting you, and will have to step closer to you to swing. Try to keep them out with your jab until you're ready, but always keep an eye out for a good opening to swing into.

Also, make sure to always keep your head a moving target. The opponent will eventually find an opening and get through, and if you're not moving your head then you're just making it easier for them to land the shot than it should be.